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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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