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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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