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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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