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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? 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 to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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