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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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