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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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