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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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