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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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