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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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