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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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