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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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