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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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