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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively 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 stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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