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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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