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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education 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 assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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