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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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