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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online 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 participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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