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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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