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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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