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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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