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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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