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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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