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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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