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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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