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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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