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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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