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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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