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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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