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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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