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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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