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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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