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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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