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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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