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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by 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 make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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