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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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