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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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