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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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