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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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