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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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