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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching 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 instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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