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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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