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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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