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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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