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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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