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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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