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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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