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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. 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. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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