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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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