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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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