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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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