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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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