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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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