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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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