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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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