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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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