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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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