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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 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 educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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