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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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