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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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