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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance 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 institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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