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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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