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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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