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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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