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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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