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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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