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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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