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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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