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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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