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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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