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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? 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 and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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