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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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