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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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