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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations 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 teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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