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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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