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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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