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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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