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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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