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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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