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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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