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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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