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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning 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 certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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