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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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