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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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