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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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