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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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