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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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