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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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