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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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