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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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