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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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