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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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