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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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