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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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