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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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