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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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