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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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