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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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