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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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