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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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