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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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