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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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