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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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