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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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