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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes 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 classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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