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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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