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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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