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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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