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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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