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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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