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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of 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 learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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