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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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