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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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