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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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