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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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