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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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