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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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