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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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