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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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