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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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