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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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