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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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