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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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