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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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