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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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