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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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