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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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