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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? 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 and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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