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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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