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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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