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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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