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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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