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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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