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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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