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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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