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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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