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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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