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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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