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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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