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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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