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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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