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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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