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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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