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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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