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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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