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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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