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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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