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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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