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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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