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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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