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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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