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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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