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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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