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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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