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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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