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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. 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 education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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