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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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