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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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