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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive 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 students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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