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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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