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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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