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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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