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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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