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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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