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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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