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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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