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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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