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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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