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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators 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 participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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