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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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