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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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