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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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