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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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