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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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