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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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