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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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