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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? 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 to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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