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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education 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 certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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