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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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