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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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