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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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