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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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