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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education 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 participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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