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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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