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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of 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 students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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