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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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