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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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