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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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