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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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