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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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