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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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