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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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