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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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