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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. 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. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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