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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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