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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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