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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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