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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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