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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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