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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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