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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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