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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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