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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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