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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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