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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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