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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-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 stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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