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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because 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 stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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