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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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