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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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