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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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