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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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