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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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