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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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