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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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