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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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