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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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