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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? 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 courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University 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 participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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