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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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