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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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