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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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