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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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