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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction 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 students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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