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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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