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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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