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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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