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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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