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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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