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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. 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 educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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