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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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