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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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