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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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