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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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