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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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