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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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