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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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