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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning 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 assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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