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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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