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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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