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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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