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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-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 we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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