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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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