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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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