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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education 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 we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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