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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-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 assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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