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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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