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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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