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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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