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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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