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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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