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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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