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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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