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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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