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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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