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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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