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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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