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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-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 participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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