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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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