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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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