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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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