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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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