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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching 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 participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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