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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education 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 students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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