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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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