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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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