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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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