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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers 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 participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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