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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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