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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively 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 ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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