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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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