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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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