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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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