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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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