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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching 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 institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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