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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of 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 students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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