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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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