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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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