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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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