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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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