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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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