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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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