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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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