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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively 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 participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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