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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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