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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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