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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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