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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training 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 make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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