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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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