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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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