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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by 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 stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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