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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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