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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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