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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive 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 we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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