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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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