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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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