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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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