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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners 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. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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