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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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