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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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