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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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