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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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