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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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