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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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