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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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