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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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