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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning 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 quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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