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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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