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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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