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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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