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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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