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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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