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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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