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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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