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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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