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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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