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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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