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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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