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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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