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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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