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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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