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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance 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 certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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