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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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