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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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