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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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