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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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