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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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