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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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