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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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