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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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