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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure 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 we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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