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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 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 teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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