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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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