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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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