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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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