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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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