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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses 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 lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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