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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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