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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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