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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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