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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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