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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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