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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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