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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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