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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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