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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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