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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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