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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education organizations 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 we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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