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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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