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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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