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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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