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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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