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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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