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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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