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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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