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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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