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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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