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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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