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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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