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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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