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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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