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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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