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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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