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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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