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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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