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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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