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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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