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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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