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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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