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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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