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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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