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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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