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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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