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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. 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 teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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