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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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