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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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