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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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