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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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