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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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