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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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