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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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