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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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