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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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