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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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