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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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