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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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