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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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