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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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