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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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