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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning 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 make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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