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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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