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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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