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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction 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 students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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