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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by 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 students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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