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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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