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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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