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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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