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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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