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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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