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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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