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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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