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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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