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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education 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 we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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