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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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