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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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