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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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