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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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