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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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