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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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