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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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