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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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