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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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