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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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