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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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