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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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