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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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