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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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