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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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