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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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