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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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