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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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