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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology enable students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance 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 we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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