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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have empowered humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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