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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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