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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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