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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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