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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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