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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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