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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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