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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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