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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online 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 participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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