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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today 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 organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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