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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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