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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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