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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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