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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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