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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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