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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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