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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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