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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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