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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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