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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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