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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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