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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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