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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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