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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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