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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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