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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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