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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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