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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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