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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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