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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because 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 we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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