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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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