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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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