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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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