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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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