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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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