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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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