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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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