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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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