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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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