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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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