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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. 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 training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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