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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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