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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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