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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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