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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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