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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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