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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction 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 participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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