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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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