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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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