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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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