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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive 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 stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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