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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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