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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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