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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of 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 institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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