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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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