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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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