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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching 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 participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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