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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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