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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning 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 ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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