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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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