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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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