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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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