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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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