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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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