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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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