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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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