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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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