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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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