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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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