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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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