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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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