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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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