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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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