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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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