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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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