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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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