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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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