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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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