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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because 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 educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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