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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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