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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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