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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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