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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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