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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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