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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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