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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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