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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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