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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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