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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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