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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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