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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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