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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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