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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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